Abstract: Gorbachev proposes elections for a new legislature, the Congress of People's Deputies.Gorbachev is selected chairman of Presidium of Supreme Soviet, or head of state.USSR decree permits sale of state-owned apartments to individuals.USSR Supreme Soviet approves law providing for contested elections.Elections for Congress of People's Deputies.Yeltsin wins seat as deputy from Moscow.USSR Congress of People's Deputies convenes.Gorbachev is selected as chairman of Supreme Soviet.USSR decree allows leasing of state enterprises by their workers.Yeltsin achieves membership in USSR Supreme Soviet when another deputy yields his seat.Gorbachev creates Commission on Economic Reform under Deputy Prime Minister Leonid Abalkin.Gorbachev tells Council of Europe that USSR will not block reforms in Eastern Europe.